I love this library and so do my kids it's very clean and the workers are very friendly and helpful…read moreif needed. I started going this year since I moved around the area and my kids ask me to take them all the time they also have a very cool saltwater fish tank the kids area is so awesome everything about this library is very cool totally recommend it to any mommy looking for some fun quiet time!

I love to read. Unless there is a book that I know I want to keep or use as a reference I don't…read morelike to buy them. If I had to review this library two years ago I would have only have been able to give it two stars. For the longest time this place really didn't have the greatest selection or the most modern facilities. They recently passed a referendum to expand the library and now they have nearly doubled in size with their new construction. They now have a huge selection and it is really updated now. the people that they have working here are nothing less than helpful and always really friendly.

I went to the library for an interview I had. I was told I couldn't be there doing the interview,…read moreeven tho you have people there watching videos on their laptops and making unnecessary noise. They told me my noise wasn't allowed. Julie, the lady that told me said she was in charge and I had to leave. I asked why others can but I can't, and she refused to answer the question. I had everything in my headphones, so nothing could be heard by anyone there. She was nothing but rude and when asked who her boss was she wouldn't tell me. I had to call into the library and ask someone else to find out. She gave me a dirty look as I was walking out. Definitely don't feel welcome here as a Chicago ridge resident.

The library is very nice and the youth section is amazing. Unfortunately the librarians were not…read morevery nice nor welcoming. We've been to lots of libraries and a make a break for a good library is the librarians.

This is a nice library, through I don't go through often even through I do live in Palos Park. And…read morefor some people they have a nice walk to the theater. The library always is clean or at least you would hope it is, no books on the floor always nicely on a shelf. The last time I was at the library was to see Rick Kogan at the library. He and Charles Osgood have come to the library to have talk and show pictures taken, and a couple of time they had copies of their books Sidewalks and Sidewalks 2. And I have a copy of each book autographed by them. They have a website where they update when they have kid and adult programs, they show both kids and adult movies. The 2nd Wednesdays of the month they have a brief discussion about a book, and then they show the movie that it is based on at 2:00 P.M. And they update on the website what movie will be shown, not that they I have attended. And then ever so often if scheduled they show a kid's movie on Saturday afternoons which will be updated on the calendar. They also have movies to rent, but I am not totally sure how many dvds are in their collection, but they charge $1.00 a dvd to check out, and if you turn the movie back late, the overdue fee is $2.00 per day. Which just shows you that you don't want to get a movie back late. But they let you keep the movie out for a week, and plus you get to take it out in the dvd case, and not another box that they have it in like you might find in any video stores that are still in business. Personally if I wanted to see a movie, I much rather get it from Netflix, where I can keep it out as long as I want to and no late fees. And of course they have plenty of books kids and adults that you can check out for free, but and I am not totally sure about it, so please do not quote me on it, but I think their late free for books are 10 cents per day. They are normally open for 6 days a week, Mondays thru Saturdays, and they are closed on Sundays, and major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. And you get to keep the books for 2 weeks which I would believe just as much time as any other library. But I can't remember the last book I ever checked out of the library, which is okay for me because I am not a big reader of books.

I love the teen room because it's so amazing to craft, play dnd, use the computers and borrow some…read morecool anime books

When I was in grade school we lived very close, so I would bike to the library almost daily - they…read moreare quite large for a suburban location! The staff were helpful and the books are well organized. I would bring my younger sister here for some of the events they had always going. I will have to check out the upgrades next time I'm home!

Absolutely stunning, great for kids as well as adults. They have activities for the kids which is…read moreamazing, with packets to take home as well as a play areas.

I would recommend going to this library. Every time I go there everyone is so help and kind…read more Especially Katie and Colleen

One of the most beautiful libraries I've ever been to. This space has such a warm, modern vibe and…read moredecor. From the fireplace on the second floor to the outdoor fountain, this is a thoughtfully designed library that can cater to a wide variety of visitors. The staff was very friendly and helpful when I wanted to book a private, study room. I loved every minute of my visit here and I will definitely visit again.

Now that I am retired,, I have more time to really see what the library offers. Not only a great…read moreselection of books, but the classes are so fun. I love the free give-away things to make and spices to cook with. The front desk people are very helpful with any questions I may have. I absolutely love the donation day things, to both clear my drawers, cabinets and craft areas of unneeded items and see if I want any new ones from others. I have found so many gems there. My thanks to the people who set that up. And the computer lab is also wonderful. So glad to be visiting there often, including the free borrowing of puzzles in the front area.

Very friendly & helpful staff. Nice, clean and quite. This is a huge library. Great parking lot and…read morefree wifi.

So quiet and peaceful. Clean too!read more

I thought libraries were supposed to be quiet. There's so much talking and laughing I can't study…read moreor hear myself think. Good Grief!!!!!

From the owner: It is the mission of The Hodgkins Public Library to create young readers, help students to succeed…read morein school, connect people to the online world and to be a central source of information about community, resources and services. The HPL has a vast collection of items that include books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, among others. Our computer lab consists of (12) PCs that are available to the public. We offer adult and children programming on a weekly basis and all of our programs are gratuitous to Hodgkins residents and Hodgkins non-resident cardholders. Price of Additional Services: Copies- $.10 a sheet for B&W and up to $1.00 for color. Faxes- Rate for sending faxes start at $.25 for the first 5 pages and faxes that are sent locally (Chicagoland Area). Each additional page after that are $.10. Faxes can be sent nationwide/internationally for $1.00 for the first 5 pages and each additional page after that are $.10.